• Negativity vs. Positivity Bias: Why Are We Hardwired to Be Negative?

  • Feb 10 2025
  • Length: 32 mins
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Negativity vs. Positivity Bias: Why Are We Hardwired to Be Negative?

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  • Why do we tend to be so much more focused on the negative aspects of life than the positive? What happens in our brain when our minds are predisposed to negativity. In this episode of the podcast, the Amens discuss negativity bias, and why we should be active in transforming our own mindset.

    00:00 Intro

    01:02 About Negativity

    04:34 Negativity vs Positivity Bias

    06:53 Chronic Negativity and Cortisol

    08:00 Negativity Positivity Bias Questionnaire

    09:46 Negativity Effects on the Brain

    14:49 Some Negativity is Important

    16:21 Sponsor

    17:36 Accurate Thinking

    19:39 Positivity Bias Training

    28:28 Mindset Hacks

    31:28 Wrap Up
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